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Apprenticeship Coach
Remote Working with occasional in-person meetings
Full time - 35 hours per week| Salary -<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:55"> </ins>£35,000 per annum| Immediate start
Introduction
We are seeking an engaging and passionate legal professional with practical experience and a strong commitment to developing the next generation of CILEX legal specialists through our Level 3 and Level 6 apprenticeship programmes.
As an Apprenticeship Coach, you will use your specialist knowledge to deliver legal skills, legal environment and professional development sessions, primarily through online 1:1 coaching, alongside some online group delivery. You will support learners in applying their knowledge effectively in the workplace, helping them build confidence and competence in real-world contexts.
You will take ownership of a caseload of learners, managing their journey from onboarding and induction through to completion. This will include conducting skills assessments, creating and maintaining personalised development plans, and assessing formative work while providing detailed, constructive feedback on strengths and areas for development. You must also be able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
The role:
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Coaching and mentoring support, advising learners to enable successful completion of their programme
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Monitoring learner engagement and raising any concerns in line with policies
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Progress reviews with learners and their supervisors and setting development objectives
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Supporting learners in their preparation for assessments, including interview and portfolio preparation
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Identifying learners who require additional support and implementing suitable interventions
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Providing feedback on the learner experience and contributing to the CILEX Law School quality improvement plan
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Ensuring quality assurance processes are met to internal and external standards
For full details of the role, please see the attached job description
What we're looking for:
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CILEX graduate/law degree or equivalent
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Practice experience
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Demonstratable commitment to the welfare of learners
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A recognised teaching or coaching qualification
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Experience of training or developing others in the skills of sustainability in the legal environment and/or data and technology in the legal environment
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Knowledge and understanding of competence qualifications and apprenticeships
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Experience of training or developing others in the following skills
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Legal Drafting / effective legal writing
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Client Care and Professional Standards
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Communication (written and oral) and advocacy
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Finance / costing / billing in the legal environment
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Commercial awareness
To be successful, you should demonstrate the following:
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Passionate and with the ability to inspire and motivate others
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Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
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Effective communicator, listens well and responds to stakeholders needs
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Able to hold ‘difficult’ conversations and find effective solutions
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Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively
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Confident trainer and facilitator with groups or individuals
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Skilled at providing feedback, using tact and diplomacy
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Committed to promoting the welfare of learners
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Able to empathise with learners of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds
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Confident, resilient and with the ability to work autonomously but also works well collaboratively in teams
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Willing to work up to two evenings a week and occasional weekends
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Willing to travel to attend occasional team meetings
<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">What we offer:</ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Remote working from anywhere in the UK, with occasional face-to-face meetings (approx. 9-12 a year)</ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - increasing with length of service</ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Enhanced pension scheme</ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and health-cash plan</ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Family friendly policies</ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">A focus on wellbeing</ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Continuous professional development, with our in-house Learning Hub</ins>
<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Who We Are</ins>
<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) is the professional association and governing body for over 1</ins>8<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">,000 Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers, paralegals and other legal practitioners. Our role is to enhance the role and standing of Chartered Legal Executives and all our members within the legal profession.</ins> <ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">With 40 years’ experience of delivering workplace learning and student support, CILEX Law School is a trusted market leader in legal education and training. As specialists in blended learning, we deliver the CILEX vision of driving greater diversity in the legal profession for the benefit of society. </ins>
<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Our Purpose </ins>
<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">To develop, support and inspire a highly skilled body of legal professionals and make the UK legal sector more efficient, more representative and better able to serve society. </ins>
<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">We do this by innovating to deliver: </ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Relevant high-quality training. </ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Ongoing professional development. </ins>
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<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">Advocacy for our members and the difference they can make. </ins>
<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-03-12T09:52">Closing </ins><ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-03-12T09:56">D</ins><ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-03-12T09:52">ate:</ins> 18th June 2026 at 12pm – Please note, we are actively recruiting, therefore interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received, to maintain a positive candidate experience.
<ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-03-12T09:52">Successful candidates for roles within the regulated part of the business must undergo DBS and background checks as part of the hire process.</ins>
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our business, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. <ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-04-28T09:57">CILEX is a Disability Confident employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant signatory, with guaranteed interview for those who meet the essential criteria. </ins>
Our Website
www.cilex.org.uk <ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-03-12T09:54">/</ins><ins cite="mailto:Jo%20Dougal" datetime="2026-03-12T09:55"> cilexlawschool.ac.uk</ins>
